Enjoy a spring morning as we search for migrating warbles and other songbirds. No experience needed, this walk is for all nature lovers. Migration season (late march to early June) is a birding highlight!  Many species of birds pass through the Mississippi Flyway on their way to nesting grounds further north. The Mississippi Flyway is a bird migration route that generally follows the Mississippi, Missouri, and Lower Ohio Rivers in the United States. Join us for some springtime birding fun. 

Join us as we enjoy spring birdwatching at the feeder, adjacent fields, and nearby overlook.

This outing is appropriate for birders with a range of mobility challenges including birders who use wheelchairs, walkers, or canes, as well as those who walk slowly, but all birders are welcome. We expect to see many species of bird at close range. All birders from beginner to experienced are welcome.

Determining whether a wild bird needs help can sometimes leave you scratching your head. This presentation will cover common scenarios that lead people to call the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) for advice, from broken bones to grounded fledglings to nests in hazardous locations. You will learn how to help wild birds in need, when to leave them alone, and how WRC helps their avian patients take flight.

Join our LLBA bird walk in Veterans Park on Thursday, May 14 at 8 am. We will focus on looking and listening for warblers and other birds which have migrated into Vets Park. We hope to identify several kinds of warblers.

In the Spring Woodcocks perform their mating dance called sky dance of the Timberdoodle.  If our group is fortunate, we will see the sky dance performance. 

This outing is geared toward people who are curious about herons and their wee ones, those who enjoy water birds, and is especially great for people who are still learning how to spot birds; you will have great views of herons, egrets, and waterfowl who are slower and more still than flitting warblers and songbirds.

This outing is geared toward people who are curious about herons and their wee ones, those who enjoy water birds, and is especially great for people who are still learning how to spot birds; you will have great views of herons, egrets, and waterfowl who are slower and more still than flitting warblers and songbirds.

Did you know, listening to birds improves mental health?

We will concentrate on listening, finding the bird with our binoculars, and noticing field marks for identification. If we still can’t identify the bird we will use our apps and field guides.

Songbird populations are declining. We will discuss the importance of providing a place for migrating birds to rest, nest and find food.

In the Spring Woodcocks perform their mating dance called sky dance of the Timberdoodle.  If our group is fortunate, we will see the sky dance performance. 

Calling all birdwatching enthusiasts! Learn important ways to enjoy the rewarding hobby of birding while ensuring their place in this world. Discover why bird populations are dwindling and how you can help reverse course in your own backyard. We will also discuss spring bird migration patterns, including when, where and how to spot different bird species. and we will take a short walk to visit the new Bird Murals in Hopkins and learn how art meets conservation with the Audubon Bird Mural Project in Hopkins.

Join us to learn about the advantages of birding by bike and see how many birds we can find along the waterbodies of southeast Minneapolis!

Kara Snow – Project Pileated Woodpecker: Characterizing Tree Cavity and Use by Minnesota’s Wildlife (One-year update!)

The Pileated Woodpecker is a keystone species in Minnesota’s forests, creating large cavities that many other wildlife species later use. In this talk, Ms. Snow will share an update from the first year of her Pileated Woodpecker project, including the methods we used to locate and monitor nesting cavities across a gradient of forest management.

Winter is traditionally storytelling season in our Native communities in Minnesota. Many Ojibwe legends (Aadizookaanag) honor our natural world, and Hope will share some of her favorites with us.

Attract even more birds to your yard with a handmade birdhouse.

Instructor Kurt will have cutting plans and materials ready for you to learn how to construct a simple birdhouse step-by-step. In one afternoon, participants will complete a birdhouse that can house bluebirds or tree swallows. Participants will also learn about how to attract bluebirds and tree swallows, maintain the birdhouse, and track nesting birds. Guidance will be provided for where to mount your birdhouse.

Attract even more birds to your yard with a handmade birdhouse.

Instructor Kurt will have cutting plans and materials ready for you to learn how to construct a simple birdhouse step-by-step. In one morning, participants will complete a birdhouse that can house bluebirds or tree swallows. Participants will also learn about how to attract bluebirds and tree swallows, maintain the birdhouse, and track nesting birds. Guidance will be provided for where to mount your birdhouse.

February love is in the air for Owls! We will listening and watching for Owls. Learn how they find their partners, their different courtship rituals, when they start nesting and when we can expect to start to see owlets!

February love is in the air for Owls! We will listening and watching for Owls. Learn how they find their partners, their different courtship rituals, when they start nesting and when we can expect to start to see owlets!

Rebecca Heisman promises that you’ll learn at least one new and surprising fact in this talk (probably more than one!) as we take a whirlwind tour of what birds are, where they came from, and how they breathe, fly, sing, sense the world around them, and more.

We will learn about Snowy Owl irruptions, why Snowy Owls love visiting MSP and how we can protect these beautiful Owls.

Let’s come together and allow nature to restore our spirit. We’ve been experiencing some extremely difficult days. Nature has the powerful ability to restore our mind, body and soul.

Hope Flanagan is an elder who has taught and worked in the Twin Cities Native Community since the late 1970’s. She is a long-time Community Outreach and Culture teacher at Dream of Wild Health. Prior to that, Hope taught in an Ojibwe Immersion classroom for ten years and was also a Storyteller for Minneapolis Public Schools. She teaches about plants and wild plant gathering, and is also an Urban Bird Collective walk leader.

Join Tammah Watts as she weaves together personal story and avian life to reveal the marvelous phenomenon shared among us. This interactive presentation invites the audience to become acquainted, or perhaps re-acquainted, with the many benefits one experiences connecting with our feathered friends at home, in the community, and beyond.

We often try to compare our human bodies and senses (such as eyesight, hearing, digestion, reproduction, and more) and project what we think we know onto the birds and their behavior. In this fun, yet in-depth presentation, Stan walks us through why we are almost always wrong when we compare ourselves to the birds. His extensive knowledge of the biology of birds is presented in his usual humorous and understandable way.

Join us for a presentation on Great Gray Owl biology and ecology by Dr. James Duncan. Jim has been studying this “Phantom of the Northern Forest” for over four decades in Manitoba, Ontario, Minnesota, and California. One of his most recent discoveries is how this owl overcomes an auditory illusion when hunting small mammals under thick snow.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of bird chatter over coffee or beer! An expert panel of local birders from the Land of Lakes Bird Alliance will share insights on the birds featured in the Audubon Mural Project in Hopkins, ways to support birdlife, fall migration patterns, winter birding tips, and answer your questions in a casual Q&A.

20% of all proceeds will go to the Land of Lakes Bird Alliance.

Free to attend – RSVP to contact@creamandamber.com appreciated

Due to the government shutdown, this event has been cancelled.

Join us as we celebrate national Birdability Week and enjoy fall birdwatching at the feeder, adjacent fields, and nearby overlook. 

This outing is appropriate for birders with a range of mobility challenges including birders who use wheelchairs, walkers, or canes, as well as those who walk slowly, but all birders are welcome. We expect to see many species of bird at close range. All birders from beginner to experienced are welcome.

Join us as we explore the mysteries of owl behavior under the cover of night! This outing is appropriate for people new to birding or with limited experience, although all birders are welcome. We will be listening and watching for owls (and coyotes!). Learn how to be a responsible owler, when the best time to hear and possibly see these enigmatic birds, and what owls call Minnesota home.

We will be listening and watching for owls (and coyotes!). Learn how to be a responsible owler, when the best time to hear and possibly see these enigmatic birds, and what owls call Minnesota home.

Co-Sponsored with Saint Paul Bird Alliance

Avian Flu is in the news again.  This talk will go over a brief history of avian influenza in Minnesota and discuss the current state of the disease in Minnesota.  Ms. Baker will also discuss key actions you can take to ensure you are not contributing to the spread of this deadly disease.

Liz Baker is a member of the Wildlife Health Program within the Minnesota DNR. She has been with the program since August 2022, and her position focuses on data management and disease response activities.

Join us as we enjoy fall birdwatching at the feeder, adjacent fields, and nearby overlook. 

 This outing is appropriate for birders with a range of mobility challenges including birders who use wheelchairs, walkers, or canes, as well as those who walk slowly, but all birders are welcome. We expect to see many species of bird at close range. All birders from beginner to experienced are welcome.